By Nimatallah Aliyu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of lecturers' salaries, bringing academic activities in the institution to a standstill.
The development was announced in a notice issued on Friday, July 10, 2026, by the Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union Government (AAUASU), informing students that the industrial action officially took effect at 11:59 p.m. the same day.
According to the notice, the decision followed a resolution reached during the ASUU-AAUA Congress held on July 10, where members reaffirmed resolutions earlier adopted at the union's April 28 and June 18 congresses.
The statement noted that the union withdrew academic services over the non-payment of May and June 2026 salaries, declaring the strike to be "total, comprehensive, and indefinite." It added that the action would remain in force "until all outstanding salaries are fully paid by the appropriate authorities."
Reacting to the development, the Students' Union urged members of the university community to remain calm and await further official communications.
"All students are hereby advised to remain calm, law-abiding, and attentive to subsequent official communications from the University Management and the Students' Union Government regarding the implications of this industrial action on academic activities," the statement read.
The union also assured students that it would continue to engage relevant stakeholders and provide verified updates as events unfold.
"Students are strongly advised to disregard unverified information and rely solely on official announcements from the University Management, ASUU-AAUA, and the Students' Union Government," the notice added.
The announcement has generated anxiety among students, many of whom fear the indefinite strike could disrupt the academic calendar and delay examinations if a resolution is not reached quickly.
As of the time of filing this report, the university management had yet to issue an official response to the strike declaration.
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